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Other Renovation Projects

By vasuda_cs - Posted on 17 August 2010

Other Renovation Projects (in the near-and long-term)
1. Renovation of Parakala Mutt Main Complex at Mysore (ongoing)
 
History:
The Parakala Mutt at Mysore is a historic institution. The 650 year old Matham was relocated to Mysore during the last part of the 19th century when the capital of the then Mysore state was relocated to Mysore from Srirangapattanam by the Wadayar king family. It enjoyed the patronage of the Mysore Royal family for more than one and half centuries. After the rule of kings came to an end, the Matham gradually lost its resources and support over the years. One major result was the neglect of the upkeep of the Matham building at Mysore. The Mutt building is in a bad shape now with leaking roof and substandard living quarters for the Matham staff. See some of the photos of the present state of the building and living quarters by clicking here. There is no question that the building and the surroundings are in need of major renovation. There is also an urgent need to modernize and improve the operation ofthe Mutt.

Project Needs and costs:
It is proposed that the building is to be substantially renovated by improving the roof, the main hall, the sannidhi, the kitchen and the living quarters of the Acharya. Also it is proposed to build a modern goshala (Cow shed), tulasi and flower gardens, and improve the sanitary facilities. The Acharya has also proposed to build a block of 20 living quarters for the resident staff of the Matham including the archakas, the cook and helpers, watchman, etc, and a few guest rooms for visitors to the Matham. The Acharya feels that the living quarters for the staff are an absolute necessity if the Matham has to attract and retain qualified and dedicated personnel to work at the Matham. The project is in the planning stage at present and the estimated cost is about 5 crores (US $1 million).

The Mutt also critically needs an assured source of income every year to reorganize itself, hire adequate staff and operate in a contemporary fashion.
To see how to contribute to the Mysore Matham project, please click here
2. Renovation of Matham’s other Branches (longer term)

Prayag: Leaking Roof and on the verge of falling off. Estimated to cost about Rs. 6,00,000/-
Azhwar Tirunagari: Rajagopuram has fallen off. Roof is badly leaking and there are no facilities for the Acharya and His shiShyas, or pilgrims to stay. Estimated to cost about Rs. 15,00,000/-
Srirangapattanam: Badly leaking roof and hazardous conditions due to its instability. Estimated to cost about Rs.10,00,000/- for repairs
Other Mutts outside Mysore: Estimated maintenance costs about Rs. 6,00,000/-

 

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